Color #FCBF74 Color / Colour Code #FCBF74
This page shows the hex color code for color #fcbf74 (#FCBF74). The colour is a orange tone with 96% saturation and 72% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FCBF74 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FCBF74 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 3, 33, and 63 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 33, 153, and 273 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FCBF74
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 33 and saturation at 96%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 33 to 78 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 33 with its complement at 213 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #FCBF74
Lightness variations at hue 33 and 96% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FCBF74
Design Use Cases for #FCBF74
High-Impact Accent
With 96% saturation, #FCBF74 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Light Background Tint
#FCBF74 at 72% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#FCBF74 sits in the orange range (hue 33). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #FCBF74 (hue 33) to its complement at hue 213. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 63. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fcbf74, #73b1fc);
CSS Code for #FCBF74
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Colors visually similar to #FCBF74 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FCBF74 (#FCBF74)
#FCBF74 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 191 green, and 116 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 33 degrees with 96% saturation and 72% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FCBF74 is 201/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 24% magenta, 54% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FCBF74 against white is 1.64:1 and against black is 12.84:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.84:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #73B1FC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FCBF74. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FC7A73 and #F5FC73, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #FCBF74
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FCBF74?
- #FCBF74 is Color #FCBF74, a orange color (colour) with RGB(252, 191, 116), HSL(33, 96%, 72%), and CMYK(0%, 24%, 54%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 201/255.
- Is #FCBF74 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FCBF74 has a contrast ratio of 1.64:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.84:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FCBF74?
- The complementary colour is #73B1FC (hue 213). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FC7A73 and #F5FC73. The triadic palette adds #73FCBE and #BE73FC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FCBF74 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fcbf74; or rgb(252, 191, 116); or hsl(33, 96%, 72%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 33 96% 72%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.